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Iran declares National Mourning after deadly explosion in Bandar Abbas

2 months ago

A deadly explosion in Bandar Abbas has led Iran to declare national mourning, with over 40 dead and 1,240 injured. Iranian media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Monday, April 28, a national day of mourning following a massive explosion and widespread fire in Bandar Abbas. The incident, the full extent of which is yet […]

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Iran hands over nearly 200 Afghan prisoners to Taliban

2 months ago

Iran has transferred nearly 200 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban as part of a prisoner exchange, facilitated at the Milak border. On Sunday, April 27, Iranian media reported that 199 Afghan prisoners were released from Iranian prisons as part of a prisoner exchange agreement. These prisoners, held in various Iranian facilities, were transferred to Afghanistan, […]

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Ukraine rejects Trump’s proposal to acknowledge Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea

2 months ago

Ukraine firmly rejects Trump’s proposal to recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea, emphasizing it will never accept Crimea as Russian. The U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to recognize Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea has left Ukrainian officials stunned. Ukraine has firmly stated that it will never accept the formal surrender of Crimea, despite the potential for […]

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UN: 70% of women in Afghanistan face barriers to accessing humanitarian aid

2 months ago

A recent UN report highlights that 70% of women in Afghanistan struggle to access humanitarian aid due to various restrictions. A recent report by the United Nations Women’s Division highlights that over 70% of women in Afghanistan face significant barriers to accessing humanitarian aid. The report points to a lack of female staff in humanitarian […]

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Syria’s interim president rejects Kurdish demand for decentralized system

2 months ago

Syria’s interim president rejected Kurdish demands for a decentralized system, calling it a threat to national unity after Assad’s fall. Ahmed Shaara, the interim president of Syria, recently declared that Kurdish demands for a decentralized political system in Syria pose a threat to national unity. His statement, made on Sunday, April 27, emphasized that any […]

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Afghanistan’s Dried Fruit Prices in India Rise by up to 20%

2 months ago

The closure of the Atari-Wagah border has caused a 20% rise in dried fruit prices from Afghanistan in India. Indian media reports indicate that the closure of the “Attari-Wagah” border crossing, due to recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, has significantly impacted the dry fruit market in India. Following the closure of the Attari-Wagah […]

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Hamas proposes hostage release in exchange for five-year ceasefire

2 months ago

Hamas has proposed releasing all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year ceasefire, troop withdrawal, and prisoner release. Hamas recently proposed a deal in which they would release all remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year ceasefire in Gaza. This proposal, reported by Al Jazeera on Saturday, April 26, outlines several conditions, including the […]

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UNICEF Vaccinates 2 million children in Afghanistan against Measles

2 months ago

UNICEF has vaccinated 2 million children in Afghanistan against measles, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases and death. In 2024, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that more than 2 million children in Afghanistan had received the measles vaccine. This initiative aims to protect children against preventable diseases, with a particular focus on […]

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Pakistani Forces kill 54 TTP militants in border operation

2 months ago

Pakistani forces killed 54 TTP militants in a border operation, thwarting their attempt to infiltrate from Afghanistan. Pakistani security forces have killed 54 militants in a deadly overnight operation in North Waziristan, near the border with Afghanistan, Pakistani media reported on Sunday. According to the military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing, the operation, one of […]

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Netanyahu calls for full dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program

2 months ago

Netanyahu urged for the full dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that no agreement is acceptable without complete elimination. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again called for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Speaking in Jerusalem on Sunday, April 27, Netanyahu emphasized that the only acceptable agreement would be one that completely […]

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2025 University Entrance Exam dates announced; Female students excluded for the fourth consecutive year

2 months ago

The 2025 University Entrance Exam dates have been announced, but female students remain excluded for the fourth consecutive year. The Taliban’s National Examination Authority has announced the schedule for Afghanistan’s 1404 (2025) Kankor university entrance exams. The exams will be conducted in five phases from June 7 to July 20, 2025, across various provinces. However, […]

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WPF warns of potential suspension of humanitarian air services in Afghanistan due to funding shortfall

2 months ago

WFP warns of potential suspension of humanitarian air services in Afghanistan due to severe funding shortfall, impacting aid delivery. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that its humanitarian air services in Afghanistan may cease operations due to a critical funding shortfall. In a statement released on April 27, 2025, WFP emphasized […]

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Barcelona clinches 32nd Copa del Rey title with 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid

2 months ago

Barcelona secured their 32nd Copa del Rey title with a 3–2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid on April 26, 2025. ​In a thrilling Copa del Rey final held on April 26, 2025, at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, FC Barcelona emerged victorious over arch-rivals Real Madrid with a 3-2 win after extra time. This victory […]

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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s attacker sentenced to life

2 months ago

A special anti-terrorism court in the Punjab province of Pakistan has sentenced the assailant who attacked former Prime Minister Imran Khan to life imprisonment and imposed a monetary fine. The Special Anti-Terrorism Court in Gujranwala, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province, announced on Saturday that the individual responsible for the assassination attempt against Imran Khan has […]

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115 injured in massive explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port

2 months 1 week ago

A massive explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port injured 115 people, causing significant damage. Authorities are investigating the cause. A massive explosion occurred on April 26, 2025, at the Shahid Rajaei port in Bandar Abbas, a major port city located more than 1,000 kilometers south of Tehran. The explosion and subsequent fire resulted in at […]

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WHO: Afghanistan’s Malaria progress at risk despite efforts

2 months 1 week ago

The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted significant efforts to combat malaria in Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for continued investment and action. The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Malaria Day on April 25, acknowledging Afghanistan’s significant efforts to reduce the disease. However, it warned that these gains are under threat. In its message, the WHO […]

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Syrian FM: Syria is not a threat to any country, including Israel

2 months 1 week ago

Syria’s Foreign Minister stated that Syria under its new government poses no threat to any country, including Israel. In his first appearance at a United Nations Security Council meeting, Asaad Hassan Al-Shibani, the Foreign Minister of the Syrian Transitional Government, introduced himself as the representative of the new Syria. He emphasized that the actions of […]

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Trump Administration rescinds Visa Cancellations for 2,000 International Students

2 months 1 week ago

The Trump administration reversed its decision to revoke visas for nearly 2,000 international students after legal challenges and protests. The U.S. government has reversed its decision to cancel the visas of nearly 2,000 international students, restoring their enrollment status after weeks of controversy, student protests, legal pressures, and over 100 lawsuits. This reversal follows widespread […]

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Trump’s contradictory tariff statements fuel uncertainty in global economy

2 months 1 week ago

Trump’s conflicting statements on tariffs have heightened global economic uncertainty, leaving markets and trade partners uncertain about future policies. U.S. President Donald Trump’s contradictory statements regarding trade negotiations with China have created further confusion about the ongoing trade war between the two countries. While Trump stated that talks are continuing, China denied any discussions on […]

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UN Agency runs out of Food Aid in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli Blockade

2 months 1 week ago

The UN agency has run out of food supplies for Gaza, with no humanitarian aid entering due to the blockade. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a statement warning that all food supplies for families in the Gaza Strip have been exhausted. According to the statement, for over seven weeks, no humanitarian aid or […]

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